As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, UK, I lead a prestigious multidisciplinary project funded by the EPSRC, collaborating with esteemed partners including the Universities of Southampton, Glasgow, and Queen's Belfast.My role involves utilising advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as X-ray absorption, MAS solid-state NMR, and Raman spectroscopy, to investigate various catalysts crucial for industrial applications. These applications include hydrogen production via ammonia (free-carbon source) decomposition, selective bioethanol ammoxidation for acetonitrile production, and the reduction of renewable furfural to valued industrial products.In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, I oversee resource management, lab development, and instrument maintenance, ensuring compliance with COSHH and RAMS regulations. Furthermore, I provide day-to-day supervision of PhD students, contributing to their professional development and fostering collaborative partnerships in materials chemical engineering and catalysis.

As a proactive Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, UK, I lead research efforts in a multidisciplinary project funded by the Global Challenge Research Funds (GCRF), titled "Synchrotron Techniques for African Researchers and Technology (START)." Collaborating with esteemed international partners such as the University of Cape Town, South Africa, and the University of Milano, Italy, I utilise my expertise in Synchrotron Radiation Facilities, particularly X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (XAFS), to build strong networks between African researchers and UK expertise. My aim is to empower African researchers as independent users of synchrotron techniques to address energy and environmental challenges for a better future.In addition to conducting cutting-edge research, I oversee resource management, lab development, and instrument maintenance, ensuring compliance with COSHH and RAMS regulations. I also provide day-to-day supervision of PhD students. Through this role, I contribute to advancing knowledge in materials chemical engineering and catalysis while fostering collaborative partnerships both nationally and internationally.

During my tenure as a Research Fellow in Chemistry at the University of Southampton, UK, I attained the prestigious rank of Associate Professor (Chemistry) as recognised by the Higher Universities Supreme Council in Egypt.

As a Lecturer in Chemistry at Sohag University, Egypt, I spearheaded the instruction of diverse chemistry courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These courses encompassed a wide range of topics, including general physical chemistry, advanced surface and colloids, solid-state and structural inorganic chemistry, thermodynamics, and heterogeneous catalysis.In addition to managing all aspects of course delivery, such as exam creation and grading, I provided constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.Furthermore, I actively engaged in research and development initiatives, focusing on the preparation and characterisation of Sustainable Nanostructured Activated Carbons (SNACs) for applications in water treatment. This research aimed to address pressing environmental challenges and contribute to sustainable solutions.I also played a crucial role in providing hands-on supervision and mentorship to MSc and PhD students, ensuring a safe laboratory environment and fostering their research skills and academic development.Key attributes:1) Teaching chemistry courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.2) Supervising MSc and PhD students on a day-to-day basis.3) Conducting Research and Development (R&D) initiatives in sustainable materials for water treatment.

As a Research Associate in Chemistry at UCL, I conducted pioneering research within the "Catalyst Design" theme at the Research Complex at Harwell. My focus was on engineering active sites for catalysis, particularly in the synthesis and optimisation of substituted active metal centres within intricate microstructure architectures to enhance C-H activation.Utilising cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques such as X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES) and Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) at Diamond Light Source Ltd, I probed the structure-activity relationships of catalysts, contributing valuable insights to the field.In addition, I played a leadership role in shift teams as part of the Beamtime Allocation Group (BAG) experiments for members of the UK Catalysis Hub, fostering collaborative research efforts and facilitating knowledge exchange.Furthermore, I prepared and advocated for the adoption of supported noble metal nanoparticles for diverse catalytic industrial applications, including carbon monoxide oxidation, carbon dioxide reduction, and hydrogen reforming processes.Key Responsibilities:1) Conducting pioneering research in catalyst design.2) Synthesising and optimising active metal centres for enhanced catalysis.3) Utilising advanced spectroscopic techniques to probe catalyst structures.4) Leading shift teams for collaborative research efforts.5) Advocating for the adoption of supported noble metal nanoparticles for industrial catalytic applications.

- Studied a PhD in Chemistry at the University of Southampton (funded by University of Southampton, UK; Diamond Light Source (DLS), UK; and the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt).- Investigated the preparation and characterization of nanostructured catalytic materials for low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation, a crucial aspect of emissions reduction in vehicle exhaust.- Synthesized and characterized supported rhodium nanoparticles, augmented with various transition metal oxides (e.g., ceria, zirconia, and chromia), for enhanced catalytic activity in three-way catalytic converters.- Conducted in-situ Quick Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure-Mass Spectrometry (QEXAFS-MS) experiments at B18, DLS, to elucidate the structure-performance relationships of the developed catalysts under real-world operating conditions.- Pioneered the development of the B18 Microreactor-QEXAFS setup for conducting Operando (in situ) experiments, contributing to advancements in catalysis research methodology.